Definitions for celibacy

celibacy cel·i·ba·cy

Spelling: [sel-uh-buh-see]
IPA: /ˈsɛl ə bə si/

Celibacy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 188 anagrams from letters in celibacy (abcceily).

Definitions for celibacy

noun

  1. abstention from sexual relations.
  2. abstention by vow from marriage:
  3. the state of being unmarried.

Origin of celibacy

1655-65; Latin caelibā(tus) celibacy (caelib-, stem of caelebs single + -ātus -ate3) + -cy

Examples for celibacy

He still believed, for practical reasons, in the celibacy of the clergy.

The monks were bound to celibacy—that is to say, they were not allowed to marry.

What are their vows of celibacy but conspiracies against us poor women?

Do you think that if the rules on celibacy were loosened, this would change things considerably?

The celibacy of the clergy should, in like manner, be forthwith granted.

Such are the ideas which have given rise to the obligation of celibacy for priests.

It appears that many are opposed to celibacy of the clergy and auricular confession.

Although it sounds paradoxical, yet there is a celibacy that is distinctly erotic.

I had decided that celibacy was the way to go when I met a fellow combat arms officer, who was gay.

First undergo a rectal exam, celibacy lecture, and waiting period.

Word Value for celibacy
Scrable

17

Words with friends

20

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